Chapter 220: The Second Prison of the Country and Marrying a Wife
It was an auspicious day. It had been snowing for a few days before, and the palace was covered with thick white snow. Today, the sky is clear and the air is much clearer.
The palace maids and eunuchs were cleaning the roads covered with winter snow, and white air came out of their mouths as they spoke.
"Have you heard? His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County seems to be having trouble again?"
"Where did you hear this gossip?"
"The news from the eunuchs in the imperial kitchen is that His Majesty was drafting a decree last night, and he didn't even avoid it. The eunuchs who went to deliver supper in the imperial kitchen were all watching."
"The news about the cook is not reliable. How is this possible? The Prince of Zhujiang County has just been punished and lost all his power, so he is resurrecting so soon? It's impossible, and today he is getting married, and the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess have easily arranged it.
, it’s far less grand than Taisun’s.”
"But the Prince of Zhujiang County is so good-looking. It is said that the Prince of Zhujiang County also has three concubines, just like his grandson at that time."
"Stop being an idiot and sweep the floor quickly."
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In the imperial study room, Zhu Di looked at the letters and newspapers in front of him. They were all sent from the south. There were even letters brought by foreign envoys. These things had not been interrupted in the past two months, and there were even letters from the Guangdong vassal.
A letter from Yang Lu, the commander-in-chief of the capital.
Yang Lu was originally assigned by Zhu Di to take charge of the military power, and he was also worried that Zhu Zhanchen would cause chaos. Yang Lu was one of Zhu Di's own subordinates, and was scheduled to be the minister of the Ministry of War in the future, so he knew Yang Lu's character.
"How many letters is this from Yang Lu?"
"Your Majesty, this is the fourth letter." The old eunuch replied awkwardly.
There is only one meaning in Yang Lu's letter. The Prince of Pearl River County has absolutely no intention of disloyalty. He manages the trade in the south in an orderly manner and has such a prosperous scene in Hong Kong. The Prince of Pearl River County has made great contributions. I hope that Your Majesty will handle it as appropriate and show mercy outside the law. Don't let the situation in the south be good.
There was turmoil again.
"I know Yang Lu. He doesn't talk much and is a practical person. Now he writes letters to Zhan Yi every now and then to plead for mercy. This guy seems to really admire Zhan Yi. Could he be bribed by Zhan Yi?
Already?"
"Your Majesty! The Prince of Zhujiang County and Commander Yang Du are definitely not colluding people." The old eunuch said hurriedly.
"I understand, but I have to doubt it many times." As he said this, he flipped through other letters on the table. Among them, students from the south jointly signed a letter, written in blood, with hundreds of names sprinkled on it.
The merchant family didn't want to talk about it. They didn't have the ability to deliver letters to Zhu Di, so they tried their best to help the students deliver the letters and urged the officials to speak for Zhu Zhanyang.
This was to reduce Zhu Zhanzhen's apparent power. The Pearl River Prince returned to the south for just one day, and most people in the south listened to him.
Why? Because I made money, ate meat, and wore good clothes by following him.
Zhu Di sighed and coughed twice. The old eunuch immediately went up with a cup to catch the phlegm.
"Your Majesty, you need to rest more. You have been coughing for many days."
"It doesn't matter, I know my body myself."
As he spoke, Zhu Di picked up the imperial edict on the table and handed it to the old eunuch: "When you wait for Zhan's wedding in the evening, go and read out the imperial edict."
"According to the decree."
Zhu Zhanyi's wedding was held in his own courtyard, and there was no banquet for the officials. The Crown Princess had turned against Zhu Zhanyi and all the noble ladies before, and she did not want to invite them. However, Zhu Zhanyi is still being treated by
After seizing power, the prince’s courtiers were not invited.
Although there were not many people in the small courtyard, it was pleasant and harmonious. Instead, it felt like a peasant marrying a bride, with a lot less pretentiousness and more sincerity.
Zhu Gaochi and the Crown Princess sat high on the throne. Zhu Zhanji and Zhu Zhanyong were beside them with their wives. Of course, Zhu Zhanji was bringing his three concubines.
Chen Xinyue was wearing a phoenix crown and a long red dress. This was specially made by the Crown Princess. Chen Xinyue was heartbroken, so she took her by one hand, held her tightly, and walked to her parents.
She felt extremely reassured when Zhu Zhanzhen held her hand. She expressed all her thoughts that day and felt relaxed all over.
With a smile on his face, the young man yelled about the etiquette required to get married, such as bowing to heaven and earth.
The gold-encrusted bead curtain did not completely block Chen Xinyue's face. She was dignified, generous, graceful and luxurious. Compared with Li Xiaozhu and Zara, she had a bit more solemnity and grandeur unique to Chinese women.
The prince and the princess smiled and accepted the tea handed over by their son and daughter-in-law. They looked at Chen Xinyue with great satisfaction, and then looked at the concubines Zhu Zhanchun behind them on the left and right.
"Okay, okay, okay, Zhan Xi, please don't treat Xinyue, Xiaozhu, and Zara badly in the future, otherwise your mother will not let you off lightly."
"My son, I obey."
"Also, now that we are all married, we will have more children for our family in the future."
"Yes." The three girls bowed and saluted together. It was obvious that they were all hard-working girls.
Producing heirs is what the Crown Princess cares about the most, especially since Zhu Zhanji has been married for many years without having an heir, and Zhu Zhanyong has also not given birth to an heir for two years. This makes the Crown Princess extremely anxious. This shouldn't be the case.
The prince is so prolific, but the two legitimate sons still have no heirs. What's going on?
The Crown Princess even had the idea of giving the two of them a few more concubines, but fortunately their sons were still young and there was still plenty of time.
When the princess saw her youngest son getting married, she couldn't help but feel a little moved and burst into tears.
"Why are you crying on this wonderful day?" the prince asked with concern.
"The children are married, and I, as a mother, can feel at ease. From now on, you have to take care of my sons for me. Look at my children and look at my parents. The three of you also remember to treat your wife with respect.
As husband and wife, they are one body, and when they are prosperous, they both prosper, and when they suffer, they are both devastated." The Crown Princess said sincerely.
"Especially Xinyue, this child Zhan Yi is the most troublesome. It is Zhan Yi's blessing to marry you. The dirty water outside is pouring on you. You are willing to share the hardships with Zhan Yi. I am
The palace is very comforting. We can share the joys and sorrows. If Zhan Rong dares to bully you in the future, you can come and complain to me at any time, and I will beat him with thorns and slivers."
"Xin Yue is a civilian girl who has been blessed to be His Highness's concubine for three lifetimes. In the future, she is willing to spend time with His Highness hand in hand and never leave her for the rest of her life."
Zhu Zhanzhen looked at Chen Xinyue and felt warm in his heart: "Father and mother, don't worry, sons and ministers love their wives the most."
"You kid, you're already a married woman and you still make wisecracks."
When the family was enjoying themselves happily, the eunuch sent by Zhu Di to deliver the order arrived.
"His Majesty the Ming Emperor has a decree."
The emperor was entrusted by heaven to carry the emperor, and the edict said: "Zhu Zhan, the king of Zhujiang County, is a smart man, and has meritorious service in Nanding. He is not a sage, and no one can do anything wrong. He fasted for two months in the clan's mansion, and knelt down to worship his ancestors every day. This is a lesson in his filial piety, and he will change his ways.
With this in mind, from now on, the Prince of Zhujiang County is appointed to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Military, Horse, and Provisions in the Northwest. He will be in charge of the Chief Envoy Department of Shaanxi Province and the military, horse, and provision services in parts of Shanxi and Sichuan, and he will be responsible for the important task of supervising the country in the northwest region."
The Crown Princess was surprised, but the Crown Prince smiled, obviously he had known about this for a long time, otherwise his body and bones would not have recovered so quickly, and he would have accepted the responsibility of supervising the country after His Majesty's Northern Expedition.
The news of Zhu Zhanzhen's comeback has already been widely circulated. Zhu Di deliberately revealed the news to see how the outside world reacts.
All of a sudden, those high-ranking ladies in Shuntian Prefecture who had withdrawn paintings from the Crown Princess wanted to die. In just two months, the emperor had entrusted the prince of Zhujiang County with important tasks and once again became a person with real power.
The county prince, and they lost the opportunity to marry such a county prince. He offended the princess and really regretted it.
Zhu Zhancheng still held Chen Xinyue's hand.
What is the most important thing about the control of soldiers, horses, food and grass in the northwest, what is real power and military power? There is no bridal chamber today.
On the first day of marriage, of course, one night will be spent in the concubine's room.
Chen Xinyue looked shy. It was the first time for everyone. Zhu Zhanzhen kissed her lips gently, hugged her, and said domineeringly: "Tonight is in line with etiquette and morality."
"Yes." Chen Xinyue responded softly, and Zhu Zhanchen put him on the big bed.
After a good night, with the beauty by your side, the next step is the newlyweds’ favorite part.
Count the gift money.
Yes, it’s just gift money.
Although there was no big banquet for the officials, this would reduce the expenses. Zhu Zhanji's wedding banquet back then was extremely expensive.
The Crown Princess, the Crown Prince, the Emperor, and several uncles and brothers all sent gifts.
"A pair of gilded jade lions, these belong to my second uncle." Zhu Zhanzhen read, while Chen Xinyue recorded it in the gift book.
"The red gold head and face belong to the third uncle."
"Why did dad just give me five hundred taels of silver?" Zhu Zhanzhen realized that the prince did not violate his frugal character at this time. Of course, when Zhu Zhanji got married, the prince only gave him five hundred taels of silver.
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After a while, Zhu Zhanxi finished counting. At this time, Chen Xinyue asked Zhu Zhanxi to help take out a large mahogany box for her accessories. When she opened it, it was full of gold and silver jewelry. Of course, it was not the most valuable. The bottom was neatly laid out.
Qi's land title deeds are the most valuable.
"this?"
"Your Highness, my mother was afraid that a commoner girl would not be as dignified as a princess from another country when I married you, so she gave me most of the Cao family's property over the years."
These properties were earned in the past few years. Chen Xinyue and Chen Xu have earned a lot of money in these years, and they earned it themselves. Others dare not say a word. I can give it to whomever I want.
Zhu Zhanzhen felt embarrassed. I, the Prince of Zhujiang County, am not going to be outdone by you. He hurriedly said: "Xinyue, I still have a lot of property in Guangzhou Prefecture."
"Your Highness, you are a person who does great things. These gold and silver things are all external possessions, but Your Highness will always have to spend them. From now on, I will look after the money for Your Highness, so Your Highness doesn't have to worry about it."
It is reasonable for a wife who has great financial power to take charge of it, and there is no one more suitable than Xinyue. It is estimated that the property will become more and more controlled.
"Don't you feel tired?"
"If I can help His Highness, I won't be tired at all."
Zhu Zhanzhen pressed Chen Xinyue under him, and Chen Xinyue snorted: "Your Highness is in pain."
"I haven't started yet?"
"Your Highness pressed my hair."
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